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Trade with Iran? Reliance may face ban in US

Trade with Iran? Reliance may face ban in US

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Asking India's Reliance Industries and other energy firms doing trade with Iran to choose either Tehran or Washington, US Senators have moved a bill aimed at penalising such companies.

7 Indian firms among world's biggest, Rajesh Exports beats ONGC

7 Indian firms among world's biggest, Rajesh Exports beats ONGC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Indian Oil Corp is ranked highest at 161st in the Fortune 500 list.

Will India get the Angolan oil field?

Will India get the Angolan oil field?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

India is likely to intensify diplomatic efforts with Angola to secure clearance for ONGC Videsh Ltd's acquisition of 50 per cent interest in an oil field in the oil-rich African country.

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Telcos sit on Rs 38k-cr liability bomb

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

Companies might have to shell out a fourth of the industry's annual net revenue to clear the obligation

GAIL Chairman, HPCL head in race for CEO of the Year Award

GAIL Chairman, HPCL head in race for CEO of the Year Award

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Other shortlisted chief executives include Abdulrahman Ali Al-Abdulla of Muntajat, Peabody Energy's Gregory Boyce, Pailin Chuchottaworn of PTT Public Company Ltd, Repsol's Antonio Brufau and Ian Taylor of Vitol.

I-T dept denies tax sops to Patni

I-T dept denies tax sops to Patni

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Information technology firm Patni Computer Systems on Thursday said its earnings for a financial period could be affected

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

China's rich seek shelter from stock market storm in foreign property

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.

Fresh violence in Shillong, Centre rushes 1,000 paramilitary personnel

Fresh violence in Shillong, Centre rushes 1,000 paramilitary personnel

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

This hill town has been in grip of violence since Thursday after a fight between residents of Shillong's Punjabi Line area and Khasi drivers of state-run buses.

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Swamy targets Rahul again, says will ask ED to register FIR

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Continuing his stand that Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi had taken British citizenship to set up a company in the United Kingdom, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday said that he will ask the Enforcement Directorate to register an FIR against the former.

Net profit to dip below Rs 10,000 crore this fiscal: ONGC

Net profit to dip below Rs 10,000 crore this fiscal: ONGC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) has said its net profit will drop by over 47 per cent to below Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) this fiscal if the government forces it to shell out a higher fuel subsidy.

9 killed in police firing on protesters at Sterlite's TN plant

9 killed in police firing on protesters at Sterlite's TN plant

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The CM also announced compensation of Rs 10 lakh each for those killed during the protest and Rs 3 lakh each for the injured, government jobs for the family members of the deceased also announced.

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

2 killed in Karnataka; anti-CAA protests grip India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Defying prohibitory orders, protests were held in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and several other cities. Protesters, mostly students and activists, were detained on a large scale in national capital and other places.

'Misa Bharti's Delhi farm house is a money laundering asset'

'Misa Bharti's Delhi farm house is a money laundering asset'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The ED has now seized the property, agency sources said.

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Earners in between Rs 50 lakh and Rs one crore will have to pay 10% surcharge

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Earners in between Rs 50 lakh and Rs one crore will have to pay 10% surcharge

Cairn India gets Rs 20,495 crore tax notice

Cairn India gets Rs 20,495 crore tax notice

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Cairn India said it has always been fully compliant with all Indian income tax laws.

Ulips set to get costlier

Ulips set to get costlier

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Life insurers have decided to pass on service tax to customers. The chief financial officers of life insurance companies met last Wednesday and have decided to pass on the service tax burden to customers, confirmed officials of various life insurance companies.

India Inc pays 81% of profit in tax: PwC

India Inc pays 81% of profit in tax: PwC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

The total tax burden on Indian companies is one of the highest in the world and in fact more than that of businesses in major economies like the US, UK, China and Japan.

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

Supreme Court admits tax appeal against Vodafone

Supreme Court admits tax appeal against Vodafone

Rediff.com14 May 2016

To decide whether capital gains on surrender of call options are taxable

Now, pay more for bank services, premiums, credit card bills

Now, pay more for bank services, premiums, credit card bills

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Under the Goods and Services Tax, effective midnight of June 30, most of the financial services would attract a higher tax of 18 per cent as against 15 per cent as of now.

RIL gets ministry rap for oil retail delay

RIL gets ministry rap for oil retail delay

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

The petroleum ministry has rapped Reliance Industries for failing to meet its obligations of opening and operating 10 per cent of its petrol and diesel retail outlets in remote and low-service areas.

Global fuel cos face hurdles in India

Global fuel cos face hurdles in India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Multinational companies like Shell, Caltex, Elf and SHV that have been attracted by the huge possibility to market Liquified Petroleum Gas in India are these days waiting for their chance.

The scheming US megacorps

The scheming US megacorps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Mahindra acquires majority stake in SsangYong

Mahindra acquires majority stake in SsangYong

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Mahindra, which emerged as the preferred bidder for SsangYong in August 2010, will now hold a 70 per cent stake in SMC, for which it has shelled out $463 million (about Rs 2,105 crore).

That talent called Amit Mistry

That talent called Amit Mistry

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.

Time to move on from mandir-masjid saga

Time to move on from mandir-masjid saga

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Applying balm on the wounds of the two religious groups is a better course of action for the rulers. Common sense dictates the verdict be accepted in good grace by all sides, suggests Virendra Kapoor.

New oil finds? Cool it, says govt

New oil finds? Cool it, says govt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

War on black money is only half-won

War on black money is only half-won

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Against estimates of black wealth of Rs 300 lakh crore and black money in cash of Rs 3 lakh crore by economist Arun Kumar, the PMGKY numbers fall short by a huge margin.

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Private cos bend it in style, hop onto yoga bandwagon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Many across Corporate India seem to have taken a leaf out of Modi's endorsement of healthy living through yoga.

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Economy-wise, Modi's re-election will be favourable: Marc Faber

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

With the frontline Indian benchmark indices trading near all-time highs ahead of the general elections that begin later this week, Marc Faber, Editor and Publisher of "The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report" tells Puneet Wadhwa that the Indian stock market is relatively expensive, especially the index (large-cap) stocks.

Sebi tightens noose around 25 firms which exist 'only on paper'

Sebi tightens noose around 25 firms which exist 'only on paper'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Sebi has initiated action against companies suspected to be existing 'only on paper'.

Goa's Sunburn music festival in trouble again!

Goa's Sunburn music festival in trouble again!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has sought an apology from the organisers of the Sunburn music festival over their reported allegations that they had to shell out money to obtain permission for hosting the event in the beach state last year.

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

US-based technology major IBM is contesting a claim of the revenue department which has increased the company's taxable income substantially to around Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

Cairn India may get only 5 years more in Rajasthan block

Cairn India may get only 5 years more in Rajasthan block

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The company is looking to invest more than $3 bn over the next three years.

US Congressman against visa fee hike Bill

US Congressman against visa fee hike Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act was passed yesterday by a voice vote in the House of Representatives.

Boeing's 737 MAX 8 grounded: All you need to know

Boeing's 737 MAX 8 grounded: All you need to know

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

If you aren't living under a rock, it would be hard to miss reading or hearing about the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft being grounded by over 50 nations. For those who are in the dark or still confused about the entire episode, here's a simple FAQ on the issue and what's happening around the world.

No more post-sale adjustment

No more post-sale adjustment

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Go Digital for car insurance renewal

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Two types of deductibles are associated with auto insurance -- compulsory and voluntary.